Thursday, February 26, 2009

"Scheme of Silverplate as done on Looking Glass, Presented toWillis Green by A. J. Beyer, Owner of the American Looking Glass Mfg. Co."A detailed formula & process is described on the front using nitric silver crystals,ammonia water & distilled water. From there, are instructions for mixing thatwith tartic acid, with a recipe for making tartic acid. He tells also how toremove silver from old mirrors & how to wash up afterwards.He say on the back, "And I am sure that this will work."

Monday, February 16, 2009

In this document, Aaron Potter of Ipswich, Massachusetts, issues an arrest warrant for John Chamberlin of Ipswich for debt owed to a certain Solomon. Dated April 27, 1770. The document is written on a pre-printed form, and includes various notes (including one by a constable who had taken hold of the prisoner).

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Dated September 3, 1767. In this document, Aaron Potter of Ipswich, Massachusetts issues an arrest warrant for a certain Elizabeth Waite of Ipswich (on behalf of Aaron Waite) for debt owed to a certain Abraham Tilton. The document is written on a pre-printed form, and includes various notes (including one by a constable who had taken hold of the prisoner).

Tuesday, February 03, 2009

One page US Army Civil War document filled out and signed in Houston, Texas "TO JOHN WATSON: 9th February 1865-66 For services rendered as Colored teamster in Quarter Master Dept." Signed by Captain C. H. Garcelon.

This Houston, Texas Civil War document document is for sale on Ebay Item number: 360128468955